Tullin

Tullin was announcing his presence, he thought with a grin.

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"Why don't you work on your love token for Sunrunner while I look for them," Tullin suggested.

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A soft rattle at his elbow alerted him that Tullin had returned and he turned to speak to the hertasi.

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But Tullin had vanished, leaving behind a platter of steaming rabbit and herbs-and two plates.

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"I remember the last time you had a good idea," Tullin said with ironic humor.

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Tullin pointed to the scrap of paper with the rose, lying pinned by the quarter ingot of Blend Two.

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Tullin was, in fact, behind the forge polishing an iron ring with a small file.

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"They're sharing food," Tullin said with satisfaction.

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Tullin raised his chin, baring his throat in a submissive gesture.

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As soon as the smith's head bent over the design, Tullin darted for the back door.

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